Despite the 4th Industrial Revolution where anything can be found in the internet, some things are still left unclear. Many people, including family and friends, are wondering what we do in development communication. Some of us are hesitant what to say when asked on how devcom is different from other communication courses. There are still a lot of questions that are left unanswered. And we ought to make thing clear this time.
Watch our video about the top 3 most common questions about development communication.
It is no longer shocking that many are not actually aware of what Development Communication is and all the things that lie within the realm of this field. But, what really is DevCom? Let’s find out in this new episode of Sinsay, Tara! (John Mark Ayap, Pamela Hornilla, Cherry Marie Baguilat, Sophia Legion)
Find out what DevCom really is by watching the video on the link above. It will surely answer your question on how does it differ from other communication programs. Enjoy watching!
Sinsay, Tara Productions:
John Mark Ayap, Cherry Marie Baguilat, Pamela Hornilla and Maria Roliza Sophia Legion
In today’s episode of Sinsay, Tara! we featured some responses of students in practice of the course Development Communication in answering what for them is DevCom and what differentiates the course from other communication courses. This is brought to you by Maria Sophia Legion, Cherry Marie Baguilat, Pamela Hornilla and John Mark Ayap sa mas ekslusibo, hindi magpapatalo at masayang kwentuhan sa Sinsay, Tara!
We had an activity wherein we would rated ourselves based on the qualities and skills of a media writer and four months later, this is my progress:
Looking at the charts, I can say that I improved on some of my qualities and skills, and the rest are retained.
I have a lot of learnings gained as I became a Development Communication student. One thing that I can’t forget is to push myself harder and step out of my comfort zone. Being a student in UP in general, meant that you’ve got a lot of things to do and as an isko/iska, you’ve got a lot to prove. As a past mediocre student, being in UP really pound me to do my absolute all. It taught me to not settle for less but aim for more. And with that learning, I would say that it I overall progress, not as just a DevCom student, but as an isko in general.
DOST recently revealed the successor of the Science Explorer – an educational bus filled with scientific equipment for elementary to highschool students. This one, however, is much more high-end. It’s bigger, better, and also apparently encourages students to take the DOST Scholarship Exam. Huh, anyways here we find out what UPLB’s very own students think about it.
Once upon a time, there is a cute college student named Nicca. She was cramming the night before her exam, making her very stressed. Actually she always crams. Good thing she knows how to chill out in three simple ways. You definitely know it just by looking at the title.
Sleeping
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I will not be too flowery with words anymore. It’s just that sleeping is the best way to chill out. Nothing is more comfortable than lying down on your bed, with at least two soft pillows and a clean blanket. Oh, of course with an electric fan. I even do sleep when I feel sad, stressed, bored, hungry, or tired. Sleeping is also good for the health.
Reminder: Do not sleep if you have a lot to do! You’ll freak out by the time you wake up, I swear!
Playing Musical Instruments
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As a music lover, I really find it relieving when I play musical instruments. When I feel like panicking, I take a deep breath and reach out for my ukulele and strum it, play with it, or even write songs. Afterwards, I’d feel calm. For me, music has healing powers.
Ice Cream Treat!
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Every time I finish a stressful work , I really give myself an ice cream treat. I don’t really mind the brand as long as it’s cold and sweet. Usually I buy from a convenience store or on YMCA (beside Men’s Residence Hall). It helps me feel relaxed and happy at the same time. Try it for yourself! 🙂
Having diskarte can get you far in life and enables you to get by even in the toughest times. There are different situations that you will eventually face but one must keep a clear mind to assess and come up with resourceful solutions.
Be yourself
It is easy to get lost in an unfamiliar place with a lot of people with different personalities. It is important that you stay true to yourself and to your purpose.
Be brave
Being out of your comfort zone is a daunting task. However, we must learn that being brave enough to explore new things can lead you to discovering a better version of yourself. Having courage—or even just faking it— is a huge step towards improvement.
Be productive
I have a lot of vacant hours in between my classes. These may seem short but that doesn’t mean that you cannot make use of it. You can use these to be productive and accomplish tasks or study required readings.
Be friendly
Being far away from home is not easy. However, having friends that you can lean on to makes it easier to adjust to your new environment. Eventually, it will not be so unfamiliar anymore and soon enough you can call it home.
For an org activity, Redefy attended a conference about ‘Freedom of Information’. Due to unforeseen circumstances the event was moved MANY hours later. Without much else to do, I decided that I might as well do my Weekly Writes and answer the three most common questions about DevCom: Why DevCom, what jobs can you get from it, and what even is it? Being productive in a snazzy place, why the heck not?
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